- The list below includes 19 free or cheap things to do in or near Escalante, Utah, including 13 different types of inexpensive activities like Canyon, National & State Parks, Monuments and Scenic Drives.
- From Calf Creek to Peekaboo Gulch, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Escalante and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder.
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Located near the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park, the company Bryce Canyon ATV Adventures offers excursions through the park itself. The tours cover popular hotspots like the former hideout of Butch Cassiday and the Sundance Kid.
30.8 Miles
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1945 West Scenic Highway 12, Bryce, UT 84741
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The services of the Bryce Canyon Wildlife Adventure include ATV rentals for touring the area as well as bike rentals for the nearby Red Canyon Bike Trail. There is also an on-site Natural History Museum and a showcase of live deer than can be hand-fed.
32.2 Miles
The Natural Bridge is a red rock arch that was formed by the erosion of a body of water. This site is the most prominent of the natural arches located throughout the Bryce Canyon.
32.4 Miles
The Bryce Canyon features a variety of hiking trails for visitors to explore. The site includes a large amount of red and orange sandstone, is also a proper location for guests interested in wildlife viewing.
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The red and pink colorings of the Buckskin Gulch draws any visitors who enjoy a lovely experience. It is considered to be the longest slot canyon in the world with the narrows running uninterrupted for almost 15 miles.
41.9 Miles
Located within the Dixie National Forest area, Red Canyon offers very unique vermillion-colored rock formations that are surrounded by Ponderosa pine trees. Sightseeing is very popular as is hiking, camping, and picnicking.
45.7 Miles
Classic films are still shown at the Historic GEM Theatre which also maintains a movie museum that documents and displays the past film technologies used at the cinema. There is even an on-site Internet cafe for those who simply want to lounge.
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Trailhead Starts at End of Fish Hatchery Road, Big Water, UT 84741
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Located at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the Wahweap Hoodos are distinctive, possibly unique rock formations that resemble all manner of whimsical things, depending on viewers' interpretations. Some say they look like toadstools, ghosts, or monsters.
48.0 Miles
The Skylight Arch is a scenic natural location that features a canyon rock formation resembling a skylight. The location is popular among those who like to hike the nearby trails or like photographing the local area.
48.8 Miles
Covering an 112,500-acre area, the Paria Canyon Wilderness Area is a popular and scenic location among tourists and local residents alike. Visitors spend time hiking, backpacking, or camping on the picturesque scenery surrounded by red rock formations and natural beauty.